Land Use Planner

Description:

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is currently seeking a committed and proactive Land Use Planner to join their team in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, on a full-time, permanent basis. This role plays a key part in supporting land development initiatives in the northern territory of Nunavik, focusing on sustainability, community involvement, and regulatory planning for the region’s Northern villages.

As a Land Use Planner, you will work within the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, under the direction of the Coordinator – Land Use Planning. Your role will be instrumental in shaping and guiding land use decisions across the vast and culturally rich Arctic region of northern Quebec.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and support to Northern villages regarding land use planning.

• Participate in the development, review, and updating of local master plans and related administrative regulations.

• Coordinate and facilitate public consultation sessions to ensure community input in planning decisions.

• Collaborate on strategies for sustainable development, especially for new expansion areas.

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of development permits and municipal authorizations.

• Contribute to and manage various projects involving land use and sustainability.

• Perform additional tasks as directed by the department supervisor.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience (e.g., drafting regulations, municipal planning, training local officers).

• Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec (OPUQ) is an asset.

• Experience working in municipal settings or in northern/Indigenous communities is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to express technical concepts clearly and listen attentively to stakeholders.

• Adaptability and capability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Working knowledge of at least two of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English.

• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Nunavik region.

Work Location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: CAD 60,074 to CAD 102,839 annually (CAD 5,006 to CAD 8,569 monthly)

• Cost-of-living allowance: Minimum CAD 8,500/year

• Food allowance: Minimum CAD 4,217/year

• Annual travel allowance: Up to 3 trips

• Simplified pension plan: 6% employer contribution, 4% employee

• Group insurance coverage

• Vacation: 20 days annually

• Public holidays: 20 days (including 10 during the holiday season)